Since 1972

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Montgomery EMS is an award-winning, all-volunteer squad that runs on your donations 24/7/365, rain or shine.

What We Do

Montgomery's all-volunteer EMS, ready 24/7/365. Montgomery EMS is active 24/7/365 with all weather response — sun, rain, snow, blizzard and hurricane. We do not charge patients. We are 100% funded by donations and grants from residents, families, and local partners.

Our Services
Montgomery EMS volunteer EMT in the field, Montgomery Township NJ

Who We Are

We are your friends, co-workers, and fellow residents serving as an all volunteer ambulance squad. We are your neighbors, helping neighbors.

About Us
Montgomery EMS volunteers responding to an emergency call in Montgomery Township

Join Us

The heart and soul of Montgomery EMS are its people.

Volunteer

How You Can Help

Your donations support our mission of saving lives. We are 100% funded by donations & grants. Emergency care that depends on local support. Donations from local families and businesses keeps us ready for the year ahead. Just $40 helps provide one hour of township coverage.

Donate

Community

Take our CPR class. Find us at township events, school programs, and safety-focused gatherings.

CPR Classes
Montgomery EMS Squad 47 ambulance, Belle Mead NJ
Giving

Your Dollars Save Lives

Residents are our most significant source of funds. Your gift keeps ambulances equipped, crews trained, and Montgomery covered every hour of every day.

The squad is 100% funded by donations and grants. The squad does not charge patients.

Why Your Support Matters

Every donated dollar stays in the community and supports ambulance readiness, medical equipment, training, and day-to-day operations.

  • All volunteer squad serving Montgomery Township
  • 100% funded by donations and grants
  • We do not charge patients
  • Support lifesaving care close to home

Employer matching gifts can double or triple your impact.

Human Impact

A life-threatening emergency at home. A rapid local response.

When a Montgomery resident suffered a life-threatening emergency at home, a Montgomery EMS crew was dispatched immediately and arrived within minutes. Volunteer EMTs and drivers stabilized the patient, coordinated next-step care, and helped protect a positive outcome.

This is what 24/7/365 readiness looks like in real life: trained neighbors responding fast, with skill and calm, when every minute counts.

Montgomery EMS volunteers providing emergency care to a patient in Montgomery Township
2019 & 2024
Squad of the Year
Awarded by EMS Council of New Jersey
The statewide recognition reflects exceptional call response, deep community involvement, close cooperation with other public safety organizations and a strong emphasis on EMS training and education.
Volunteer

Feel good about helping others in our community.

Our team includes working professionals, stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and high school students. Volunteers come from telecom, IT, finance, healthcare, business, engineering, science, military service, and more.

Training is provided, and no prior experience is required to get started.

Join us as an Ambulance Driver or Emergency Medical Technician

  • Hands-on training and mentorship
  • Availability of day, weekend, and night shifts
  • Strong team culture and purpose-driven service
Montgomery EMS volunteer crew at the Belle Mead squad building
EMT

Emergency Medical Technician

Provide Basic Life Support and direct patient care. No prior experience needed — we pay for your training.

Driver

Ambulance Driver

Operate our ambulances and support response readiness. In-house Emergency Vehicle Operator training is provided.

Associate

Operational Support

Support administrative, communications, and operational functions that keep the squad effective.

Cadet

Ages 16–17

A selective program for high school students. Eight former cadets were admitted to medical school in 2025.

2025 Response Snapshot

Twelve months ending December 31, 2025.

1,637 Calls Responded
33,500+ Volunteered Hours
100+ Individuals Certified For CPR
10.9 min Average Time From Dispatch-To-Patient
Why Montgomery EMS Matters

Local Emergency Care That Depends On Local Support

Montgomery EMS ambulance responding in Montgomery Township, NJ

We do not charge patients

Care comes first. Families are not billed by Montgomery EMS for ambulance service.

100% funded by donations and grants

Community support is not extra, it is essential to keep coverage strong every day.

Local volunteers, local families

The people who respond are part of this community and deeply invested in its safety.

Ready in all conditions

Our crews stay prepared for emergencies in every season and every weather event.

Trusted over decades

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1972 is a promise we continue to deliver.

Teaching and mentoring future responders

Our cadet pathway and training culture help build the next generation of EMS service.